Abstract: A venetian blind headrail and bracket system in which the headrail has a downwardly extending light block panel along a rear edge of the bottom wall, a front upper rim on the front wall and a rear upper rim on the rear wall. The mounting bracket includes an upwardly opening front notch for receiving a lower edge of the front upper rim and a downwardly opening rear notch spaced rearwardly from the front notch for receiving the rear upper rim, and a support ledge spaced below the rear notch for engaging a lower edge of the light block panel to support the headrail in a mounted position on the bracket with a clearance between the rear upper rim and the base of the rear notch. The rear notch has a width sufficiently less than the outer width of the rear upper rim to have an interference fit therewith when the headrail is in the mounted position on the bracket.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the manufacture of soap forms which includes the step of treating a soap feedstock by passage through a twin screw, intermeshing, counter-rotating extruder and apparatus for the manufacture of soap forms according to the process, said apparatus containing a twin screw, intermeshing, counter-rotating extruder, wherein the extruder includes two oppositely-threaded, closely intermeshing screws, the screws being non-matching and such that the ratio of the length to the diameter is greater than 1:1, mounted for rotation within a barrel having a first end and a second end, said screws having a minimal screw-to-screw and screw to barrel clearance such that as the feedstock passes along at least a part of the barrel from said first end and towards said second end it is divided into a plurality of discrete, substantially C-shaped segments bounded by the screw and barrel surfaces and conveyed in a path whereby the bulk of the feedstock move substantially parallel to the rotational a

Abstract: A method for the sterilization of the internal cabinet of a packaging machine, such as an edible liquid packaging machine, utilizes the introduction of a fog of hydrogen peroxide laden air into the cabinet of the machine followed by hot air. In particular, the method may be used to sterilize a machine that has an endless conveyor for receiving containers and transporting the containers to a container sterilization station, a product filling station, and a container sealing station all within the cabinet. The machine is equipped with a positive pressure airflow though it, whereby the air is passed through a plurality of HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Absolute) filters prior to its entry into the machine cabinet.

Abstract: A method of obtaining selected tea polyphenol or theaflavin antioxidants in proportions reflective of those in natural tea is disclosed. The method employs a water solubilization of tea cream coupled with a mixed water/organic solvent extraction of the tea cream. The purified materials prepared are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cotton swab is described whose stick is formed from an elongate stem with a conical member at each end flared outwardly and having a hollow center. The hollow flared conical members provide expanded swab ends rendering the tips softer and larger yet employing less cotton and paper in its manufacture. A die-cut paper used for forming the swab stick and a manufacturing process are also described.

Abstract: A low density RRIM/RIM article formed of rigid foamed polyurethane which has incorporated in it, hollow glass microspheres with a compressive strength greater than 4,000 psi and a maximum size of 120 microns. This low density RRIM/RIM fascia may have physical properties and continuous high gloss painted outer skin comparable to conventional RRIM/RIM products while having reduced density in comparison to such product.

Abstract: A scanning apparatus providing separate fixed focal planes for transmissive and reflective original documents to be scanned, wherein a scan carriage containing illumination, sensor, and optical elements is moved together to scan an original document and to obtain a digitized representation thereof. The movable scan carriage has an illumination source disposed between the reflective and transmissive object focal planes, with the object focal plane to be used selected by changing the position of one or more optical elements within the scan carriage. The resolution of the digitized representation of the scanned original document can be determined by rotation of at least one lens about an axis substantially perpendicular to its optic axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified stainless steel powder composition from which moldings can be formed. The modified stainless steel powder composition comprises from about 1% to about 3% by weight of tin, from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of an additive consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 30% by weight tin and the balance consisting essentially of at least one element selected from copper and nickel, and the balance essentially a stainless steel powder. A process for forming the modified stainless steel powder composition is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous surfactant liquid compositions in which it has been found that, if levels of 2 or 3 SALS isomer are kept within a defined window, enhanced performance and stability benefits are realized.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing at least 6 .mu.M of betulinic acid, preferably in combination with ascorbic acid. The compositions are particularly useful in reducing signs of cellulite.

Abstract: Tea products as well as a process for their preparation are described. They are prepared by adding high methoxy pectin to an acidified tea extract obtained from low temperature extraction.

Abstract: Novel fabric conditioning compounds derived from glycerol and betaine are described. Compositions containing the compounds as well as the method of using the compositions is also described.

Abstract: A self-regulating apparatus and method for measuring the components of a multiphase petroleum stream includes initially stratifying an incoming petroleum stream into substantially liquid and gas streams. The initial fluid stratification allows a flow-splitting separation to occur as the streams first enter a vertical separation tube. By positioning the inflow line eccentric to the vertical separation tube, a liquid vortex is created by the incoming liquid component to further enhance the liquid/gas separation. The liquid component is then drawn off by a liquid flow line also eccentrically positioned on the vertical separator, thereby minimizing the energy dissipation of the liquid vortex. Both the gas and liquid components can then be individually measured before being recombined at a common outflow port for discharge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for tag and thread assembly for tagged infusion packets. Spaced tags from a strip of tags and a length of thread are laid over each other on the periphery of a first assembly wheel and the thread is drawn out in loops between successive tags. The spaced tags and looped thread are transferred to a second assembly wheel where they are connected to a web of sheet material that is to form the infusion packets. The web is subsequently formed into a series of compartments in which infusion material is contained. The compartments are severed from the web for forming the individual packets and the thread is simultaneously severed between the packets.

Abstract: A powdered rinse conditioner comprising a nonionic active water insoluble cationic active having the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is independently selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl groups and wherein each R.sub.2 group is independently selected from C.sub.2-27 alkyl or alkenyl groups and n is an integer from 0 to 5 and relatively low levels of a long chain alcohol ethoxylate as a nonionic dispersion aid. The rinse conditioner exhibits good softening results when added directly to the wash liquor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for severing tubular members below a mud line. The mud is evacuated from the target area of the tubular member and the apparatus is lowered through the inner opening of the tubular member to the target area. A housing of the apparatus carries a plurality of centralizing fins which hinge 90 degrees in relation to their pre-deployed position and centralize the housing in the target area. An explosive material contained in the housing is extruded, by movement of the piston, into a flexible bag secured at a lower portion of the housing, forcing the bag to form a receptacle for the explosive. A sidewall of the bag protector pivots at a right angle to form a support for the receptacle with the explosive.

Abstract: A method of repairing utility a pole having a section damaged by an accident or decay includes the steps of severing the utility pole above the location of the damage; removing the section of the utility pole including the damaged portion, and replacing the lower section of the utility pole with a steel stanchion having a platform thereon with a split socket disposed above the platform. The upper section of the utility pole is then laterally slid onto the platform through a window provided by opening the split socket upon removing one of two shells forming the split socket. The split socket is then closed by bolting one shell to the other. A space between the outer surface of the upper section of the utility pole and the inner surface of the split socket is then filled with urethane foam. The stanchion is made of a steel which forms a protective iron oxide coating, which coating is brown in color so as to match the brown color of the utility pole.

Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning parts soiled with oil components and seating terpenes from oil compositions using filters having suitable pore sizes to allow terpene components to pass through the walls of the filter as a permeate while not allowing oil components to pass therethrough. A separate aspect of the present invention utilizes a ceramic filter capable of separating water components from a mixture of terpenes and oil, thus allowing filtered water to be reused in a cleaning procedure. Using both types of filters in one operation provides a substantially closed loop recycling system where terpene components can be reused to clean additional articles, water can be reused to rinse such articles and contaminants removed in the cleaning process can be either reused or disposed of.